The WNBA on Wednesday reportedly rescinded Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese’s second technical foul, which led to her ejection from Tuesday’s game against the New York Liberty. The Chicago Tribune first reported the WNBA’s decision. The league later confirmed to Fox News Digital. The second technical came with less than 3 minutes remaining in the game against the Liberty. CLICK …
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WNBA legend dismisses claim players jealous of Caitlin Clark
New York Liberty legend Rebecca Lobo pushed back on claims that WNBA players are no fans of Caitlin Clark amid a whirlwind of drama around the Indiana Fever rookie. Clark was on the receiving end of a hard foul in a game against the Chicago Sky. Chennedy Carter delivered the blow and was later given a flagrant-1 violation for her …
Read More »ESPN's Pat McAfee says Caitlin Clark 'did not feel disrespected' by 'white b—-' remark
Pat McAfee said Tuesday that he reached out personally to apologize to Caitlin Clark after he faced major backlash for referring to the Indiana Fever rookie as a “white b—-” while defending her impact on women’s basketball. The former NFL kicker opened “The Pat McAfee Show” with another apology for what he called a “massive f— up.” Pat McAfee brought …
Read More »'In the Shadows': Behind the high-stakes work to free Americans held captive abroad
Excerpted from “In the Shadows: True Stories of High-Stakes Negotiations to Free Americans Captured Abroad”by Mickey Bergman and Ellis Henican. Jon Finer looked surprised. “Vinnik?” he asked me. “Are you sure it’s Vinnik?” That clearly wasn’t the name the White House deputy national security adviser was hearing from the official channel at the State Department. “The Russians want to trade …
Read More »Caitlin Clark has already faced immense criticism at every turn 6 months into 2024
Caitlin Clark is at the center of the sports world as the calendar nears summertime and the heat is only getting turned up on the WNBA rookie. The Indiana Fever sharpshooter was on the receiving end of a hard foul from Chicago Sky guard Chennedy Carter during Saturday’s matchup, which sparked a ton of drama and hot takes on social …
Read More »Fever legend Tamika Catchings takes issue with WNBA over Caitlin Clark 'cheap shot'
Indiana Fever legend Tamika Catchings said the WNBA has to do a better job of protecting its players after a hard foul on Caitlin Clark ignited hot takes on social media and television. Chicago Sky guard Chennedy Carter delivered the hip check on Clark in the third quarter of the team’s 71-70 loss to the Fever. Carter was initially hit …
Read More »Chennedy Carter says she has 'no regrets' for foul on Caitlin Clark: 'I’m going to compete'
Chicago Sky guard Chennedy Carter’s hip-check on Caitlin Clark over the weekend is the hottest topic coming out of the WNBA, as many have taken sides in a heated debate. Carter initially said after the 71-70 loss to the Indiana Fever that she “ain’t answering no Caitlin Clark questions,” but she and Angel Reese spoke to the media together after …
Read More »Sky's Angel Reese willing to play 'bad guy role' as more eyes turn to women's basketball
Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese wasn’t a top-three selection in 2024 WNBA Draft, but her popularity has been just as high as any rookie presently in the league. Reese’s status as a star player at LSU took off with a national title win in 2022 and a budding rivalry with Caitlin Clark. Her popularity scored her lucrative name, image and …
Read More »Pat McAfee walks backs ‘white b—-’ comment about Caitlin Clark: ‘I have way too much respect for her’
Pat McAfee went to social media on Monday to apologize for referring to Caitlin Clark as a “white b—-” on his “The Pat McAfee Show” earlier in the day. McAfee wasn’t insulting Clark when he made the comment, as he began his show by talking about her superstar status in the WNBA following a controversial weekend. However, McAfee received backlash …
Read More »Chicago Tribune editorial board defends Caitlin Clark, likens Sky guard's hip-check to assault
Caitlin Clark found a defender in the Chicago Tribune editorial board on Monday. The newspaper’s editorial board published a full-throated defense of the Indiana Fever rookie after she was hip-checked to the floor by Chicago Sky guard Chennedy Carter in the third quarter of their matchup on Saturday. The piece likened Carter’s foul to an assault. CLICK HERE FOR MORE …
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